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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158, 1,598.40 and 744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158, 1,598.40 and 744 is: 1,026.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158 : 1,598.40 = 744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158/1,598.40 = 744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158x = 1,598.40 × 744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158x = 1,189,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,209.60/1,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.95

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